The Coalition believes the problem is spiraling out of control. Experts estimate there are more tigers in the United States, many kept in substandard and inhumane conditions, than there are living wild in Asia. CWAPC warns members of the public to never buy wild animals for pets and urges local legislators to join the growing list of communities banning the private ownership of dangerous, exotic animals.

Vision
The Captive Wild Animal Protection Coalition envisions a world where wild animals are not kept as pets or used for entertainment or commercial purposes, and live free from commercial exploitation.

Mission
The Captive Wild Animal Protection Coalition works to end exploitation and suffering of wild animals in captivity. By influencing public policy on possession, use and trade, the Coalition seeks to improve animal welfare while working to end possession of wild animals as "pets."

Goals
By the end of 2009, the Coalition will:

• Establish—and promote enforcement of—higher standards of care in captive wild animal facilities;
• Significantly reduce the availability, number and possession of wild animals as pets.